In our Budapest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 85 minutes, completing the 1358km route in 16h 44min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 44min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~204 kWh
- Distance: 1358km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 9min |
16h 44min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~244 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Motorr (10 min, 30% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (10 min, 14% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen Aleja Prymasa Tysiąclecia (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (13 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Blue City (31 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 85-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1358km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 2h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~204 kWh vs ~216 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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